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DSL-G624T
Wireless ADSL Router
User Guide
July 2007
Table Of Contents
BEFORE YOU START ...................................................................................................... IV
Installation Overview ..................................................................................................................... iv
Setup Wizard .................................................................................................................................. iv
Packing List.................................................................................................................................... iv
Installation Notes ............................................................................................................................ v
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................1
Router Description and Operation ................................................................................................ 1
Router Features .............................................................................................................................. 2
802.11g Wireless ............................................................................................................................. 3
Installation Considerations .............................................................................................................................4
Front Panel Display ........................................................................................................................ 5
Rear Panel Connections................................................................................................................. 6
Reset ...............................................................................................................................................................6
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................7
Power on Router ............................................................................................................................. 7
Factory Reset Button...................................................................................................................... 7
Network Connections ..................................................................................................................... 8
SETUP INTERNET CONNECTION .....................................................................................9
Computer IP Settings ......................................................................................................................................9
Access the Configuration Manager............................................................................................. 10
Login to Home Page .....................................................................................................................................10
Configure the Router .................................................................................................................... 11
Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................................. 12
Wireless LAN Setup...................................................................................................................... 17
Wireless Security ..........................................................................................................................................18
ADSL Setup Menu......................................................................................................................... 22
PPPoE/PPPoA...............................................................................................................................................23
Dynamic IP Address .....................................................................................................................................26
Static IP Address...........................................................................................................................................29
Bridge Mode .................................................................................................................................................32
WAN Connection Setting .............................................................................................................................33
Multiple Virtual Connections .......................................................................................................................33
LAN Setup...................................................................................................................................... 35
Time and Date ............................................................................................................................... 38
Parental Control ............................................................................................................................ 39
Save Settings and Reboot............................................................................................................ 40
ADVANCED SETUP .........................................................................................................41
LAN Client Configuration ............................................................................................................. 42
Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................................ 43
QOS ................................................................................................................................................ 45
Port Mapping and Priority Setting ................................................................................................................46
IP QoS...........................................................................................................................................................47
Outbound Filter ............................................................................................................................. 51
Inbound Filter ................................................................................................................................ 52
DNS Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 53
Firewall & DMZ .............................................................................................................................. 54
Advanced ADSL ............................................................................................................................ 55
Advanced Wireless ....................................................................................................................... 56
Wireless Performance ...................................................................................................................................56
Access List....................................................................................................................................................58
Associated Stations .......................................................................................................................................58
Multiple SSID ...............................................................................................................................................58
Advanced LAN .............................................................................................................................. 59
Remote Management.................................................................................................................... 60
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................61
Password ....................................................................................................................................... 62
Save/Restore Settings .................................................................................................................. 63
Firmware Update........................................................................................................................... 64
Diagnostic Test ............................................................................................................................. 65
System Log.................................................................................................................................... 66
STATUS ............................................................................................................................67
Device Info..................................................................................................................................... 67
Connected Clients ........................................................................................................................ 68
Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 69
Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 69
HELP .................................................................................................................................70
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................71
CONFIGURING IP SETTINGS ON YOUR COMPUTER ...................................................74
LOW PASS FILTERS FOR DSL .......................................................................................81
DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router User Guide
About This User Guide
This user’s guide provides instructions on how to install the DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router and use it
to provide Internet access for an Ethernet network or single computer.
If you are using a computer with a functioning Ethernet port, the quickest and easiest way to set up the
DSL-G624T is to follow the instructions provided in the Quick Installation Guide.
Before You Start
Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Router.
Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation.
Installation Overview
The procedure to install the Router can be described in general terms in the following steps:
Gather information and equipment needed to install the device. Before you begin the actual installation make
sure you have all the necessary information and equipment.
Install the hardware, connect the cables to the device, and connect the power adapter.
Check the IP settings on your computer and change them if necessary so the computer can access the webbased software built into the Router.
Use the web-based management software to configure the device to suit the requirements of your ADSL
service and requirements of your local network.
Setup Wizard
Many users will be able to configure all the settings necessary to use the DSL-G624T with the Setup Wizard.
For ADSL connections that use PPPoE or PPPoA connections, the simplest way to set up the DSL-G624T is
to use the Setup Wizard to configure the Internet connection. Once you access the web interface used to
configure the device, just launch the Setup Wizard to configure your Internet connection.
Packing List
Open the shipping carton and carefully remove all items. Make sure that you have the items listed here.
One DSL-G624T ADSL Ethernet Router
One CD-ROM containing the User’s Guide and Quick Installation Guide
One twisted-pair telephone cable used for ADSL connection
One straight-through Ethernet cable
One power adapter suitable for your electric service
One Quick Installation Guide
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Installation Notes
In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the Router that
will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account information (Username and Password) is
required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required. You
can print out the two pages below and use the tables to list this information. This way you have a hard copy
of all the information needed to setup the Router. If it is necessary to reconfigure the device, all the necessary
information can be easily accessed. Be sure to keep this information safe and private.
Low Pass Filters
Since ADSL and telephone services share the same copper wiring to carry their respective signals, a filtering
mechanism may be necessary to avoid mutual interference. A low pass filter device can be installed for each
telephone that shares the line with the ADSL line. These filters are easy to install passive devices that
connect to the ADSL device and/or telephone using standard telephone cable. Ask your service provider for
more information about the use of low pass filters with your installation.
Operating Systems
The DSL-G624T uses an HTML-based web interface for setup and management. The web configuration
manager may be accessed using any operating system capable of running web browser software, including
Menus 98 SE, Menus ME, Menus 2000, and Menus XP.
Web Browser
Any common web browser can be used to configure the Router using the web configuration management
software. The program is designed to work best with more recently released browsers such as Microsoft
Internet Explorer® version 6.0, Netscape Navigator® version 6.2.3, or later versions. The web browser must
have JavaScript enabled. JavaScript is enabled by default on many browsers. Make sure JavaScript has not
been disabled by other software (such as virus protection or web user security packages) that may be running
on your computer.
Ethernet Port (NIC Adapter)
Any computer that uses the Router must be able to connect to it through the Ethernet port on the Router. The
easiest method of installation is via the Ethernet connection and therefore requires that your computer be
equipped with an Ethernet port as well. Most notebook computers are now sold with an Ethernet port already
installed. Likewise, most fully assembled desktop computers come with an Ethernet NIC adapter as standard
equipment. If your computer does not have an Ethernet port, you must install an Ethernet NIC adapter before
you can use the Router. If you must install an adapter, follow the installation instructions that come with the
Ethernet NIC adapter.
Additional Software
For a bridged connection, the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on
another computer or gateway device using PPP client or similar third party client software, not in the Router
itself.
If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPPoE, PPPoA or Static IP connection, the information needed
to establish and maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the Router. In this case, it is not necessary
to install software on your computer. It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device,
including account information used to identify and verify the connection.
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Information you will need from your ADSL service provider:
Username
This is the Username used to log on to your ADSL service
provider’s network. It is commonly in the form −
[email protected] Your ADSL service provider uses this to
identify your account.
Password
This is the Password used, in conjunction with the
Username above, to log on to your ADSL service provider’s
network. This is used to verify the identity of your account.
These settings describe the method your ADSL service
provider uses to transport data between the Internet and
your computer. Most users will use the default settings. You
may need to specify one of the following WAN Setting and
Connection Type configurations (Connection Type settings
listed in parenthesis):
PPPoE/PPoA (PPPoE LLC, PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC-Mux)
WAN Setting /
Connection Type
Bridge Mode (1483 Bridged IP LLC or
1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux)
Static IP Address (Bridged IP LLC, 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux,
1483 Routed IP LLC, 1483 Routed IP VC-Mux or IPoA)
Dynamic IP Address (1483 Bridged IP LLC or
1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux)
Default = PPPoE/PPPoA (PPPoE LLC)
VPI
Most users will not be required to change this setting. The
Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) is used in conjunction with the
Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) to identify the data path
between your ADSL service provider’s network and your
computer. If you are setting up the Router for multiple
virtual connections, you will need to configure the VPI and
VCI as instructed by your ADSL service provider for the
additional connections. This setting can be changed in the
WAN Settings menu of the web management interface.
Default value = 8
VCI
Most users will not be required to change this setting. The
Virtual Channel Identifier (VCI) used in conjunction with the
VPI to identify the data path between your ADSL service
provider’s network and your computer. If you are setting
up the Router for multiple virtual connections, you will need
to configure the VPI and VCI as instructed by your ADSL
service provider for the additional connections. This setting
can be changed in the WAN Settings menu of the web
management interface. Default value = 35
Note
The Setup Wizard can be used to configure the Internet connection for most users.
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Information you will need about your DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL
Router:
Username
This is the Username needed access the Router’s
management interface. When you attempt to connect
to the device through a web browser you will be
prompted to enter this Username. The default
Username for the Router is “admin.” The user cannot
change this.
Password
This is the Password you will be prompted to enter
when you access the Router’s management interface.
The default Password is “admin.” The user may
change this.
LAN IP addresses for
the DSL-G624T
This is the IP address you will enter into the Address
field of your web browser to access the Router’s
configuration graphical user interface (GUI) using a
web browser. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.
This may be changed to suit any IP address scheme
the user desires. This address will be the base IP
address used for DHCP service on the LAN when
DHCP is enabled.
LAN Subnet Mask for
the DSL-G624T
This is the subnet mask used by the DSL-G624T, and
will be used throughout your LAN. The default subnet
mask is 255.255.255.0. This can be changed later.
Record info here
Information you will need about your LAN or computer:
Ethernet NIC
If your computer has an Ethernet NIC, you can
connect the DSL-G624T to this Ethernet port using
an Ethernet cable. You can also use the Ethernet
ports on the DSL-G624T to connect to other
computer or Ethernet devices.
DHCP Client status
Your DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router is
configured, by default, to be a DHCP server. This
means that it can assign an IP address, subnet
mask, and a default gateway address to computers
on your LAN. The default range of IP addresses the
DSL-G624T will assign are from 192.168.1.2 to
192.168.1.254. Your computer (or computers)
needs to be configured to Obtain an IP address
automatically (that is, they need to be configured
as DHCP clients.)
Record info here
It is recommended that your collect and record this information here, or in some other secure place, in case
you have to re-configure your ADSL connection in the future.
Once you have the above information, you are ready to setup and configure your DSL-G624T Wireless
ADSL Router.
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Introduction
This section provides a brief description of the Router, its associated technologies, and a list of Router
features.
Router Description and Operation
The DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router is designed to provide a simple and cost-effective ADSL Internet
connection for a private Ethernet network. The Router combines high-speed ADSL Internet connection, IP
routing for the Local Area Network (LAN) connectivity in one package.
The Router is easy to install and use. The DSL-G624T connects to an Ethernet LAN or computers via
standard Ethernet ports. The ADSL connection is made using ordinary telephone line with standard
connectors. Multiple workstations can be networked and connected to the Internet using a single Wide Area
Network (WAN) interface and single global IP address. The advanced security enhancements, packet
filtering and port redirection, can help protect your network from potentially devastating intrusions by
malicious agents from outside your network.
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is a broadband network technology that utilizes standard
twisted-pair copper wire telephone lines to enable broadband high-speed digital data transmission and
bandwidth hungry applications for business and residential customers.
ADSL routers and modems provide faster downloads and more reliable connectivity to the user without loss
of quality or disruption of voice/fax telephone capabilities.
ADSL service operates at speeds of up to 24 Mbps downstream and up to 1 Mbps upstream. A secure
dedicated point-to-point connection is established between the user and the central office of the service
provider.
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Router Features
The DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router utilizes the latest ADSL enhancements to provide a reliable
Internet portal suitable for most small to medium sized offices. DSL-G624T advantages include:
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) Security – The DSL-G624T Wireless ADSL Router supports PAP
(Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) for PPP
connections.
DHCP Support – Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically and dynamically assigns all LAN IP
settings to each host on your network. This eliminates the need to reconfigure every host whenever changes
in network topology occur.
Network Address Translation (NAT) – For small office environments, the DSL-G624T allows multiple
users on the LAN to access the Internet concurrently through a single Internet account. This provides Internet
access to everyone in the office for the price of a single user.
NAT improves network security in effect by hiding the private network behind one global and visible IP
address. NAT address mapping can also be used to link two IP domains via a LAN-to-LAN connection.
TCP/IP (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) – The DSL-G624T supports TCP/IP protocol, the
language used for the Internet. It is compatible with access servers manufactured by major vendors.
RIP-1/RIP-2 – The DSL-G624T supports both RIP-1 and RIP-2 exchanges with other routers. Using both
versions lets the Router to communicate with all RIP enabled devices.
Static Routing – This allows you to select a data path to a particular network destination that will remain in
the routing table and never “age out”. If you wish to define a specific route that will always be used for data
traffic from your LAN to a specific destination within your LAN (for example to another router or a server)
or outside your network (to an ISP defined default gateway for instance).
Default Routing – This allows you to choose a default path for incoming data packets for which the
destination address is unknown. This is particularly useful when/if the Router functions as the sole
connection to the Internet.
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) – The DSL-G624T supports Bridged Ethernet over ATM
(RFC1483), IP over ATM (RFC1577) and PPP over ATM (RFC 2364).
Precise ATM Traffic Shaping – Traffic shaping is a method of controlling the flow rate of ATM data cells.
This function helps to establish the Quality of Service for ATM data transfer.
G.hs (Auto-handshake) – This allows the Router to automatically choose either the G.lite or G.dmt ADSL
connection standards.
High Performance – Very high rates of data transfer are possible with the Router. Up to 8 Mbps
downstream bit rate using the G.dmt standard.
Full Network Management – The DSL-G624T incorporates SNMP (Simple Network Management
Protocol) support for web-based management and text-based network management via an RS-232 or Telnet
connection.
Telnet Connection – The Telnet enables a network manager to access the Router’s management software
remotely.
Easy Installation – The DSL-G624T uses a web-based graphical user interface program for convenient
management access and easy set up. Any common web browser software can be used to manage the Router.
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802.11g Wireless
In order to get the best performance from the wireless component of the Router, you should have some basic
understanding of how wireless networks operate. There are more factors to consider when setting up or
designing a wireless network than designing a wired network. If you are setting up a wireless network,
especially if you are using multiple access points and/or covering a large area, good planning from the outset
can ensure the best possible reliability, performance, coverage and effective security.
Radio Transmission
Wireless local network (also called WI-FI) devices such as notebook computers and wireless access points
use electromagnetic waves within a broad, unlicensed range of the radio spectrum (between 2.4GHz and
2.5GHz) to transmit and receive radio signals. A wireless access point (AP) becomes a base station for the
wireless nodes (a notebook computer for example) in its broadcast range. Often a wireless access point such
as the AP embedded in the DSL-G624T will also provide a connection to a wired network - usually Ethernet
- and ultimately an Internet connection. The IEEE 802.11 standard precisely defines the encoding techniques
used for data transmission. The DSL-G624T can be used by IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b devices. These two
standards are compatible but use different encoding methods for data transmission.
802.11g uses a method called Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) for transmitting data at
higher data rates. OFDM is a more efficient encoding method than Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS) transmission, the method used by 802.11b devices. However, in order to support different data
transmission rates while maintaining compatibility with 802.11b - 802.11g uses a combination of OFDM and
DSSS when 802.11b devices are present.
Range
An access point will send and receive signals within a limited range. The actual effective range of the AP can
vary depending on operating conditions. Radio signals are emitted in all directions giving the access point a
spherical range. The physical environment in which the AP is operating can impact on its effectiveness and
range. If you experience low signal strength or slow throughput, consider positioning the Router in a
different location. See Installation Considerations below concerning the wireless environment and location of
the AP (DSL-G624T).
SSID
Wireless networks use an SSID (Service Set Identifier) as means of identifying a group of wireless devices,
similar to a domain or subnet. This allows wireless devices to roam from one AP to another and remain
connected. Wireless devices that wish to communicate with each other must use the same SSID. Several
access points can be set up using the same SSID so that wireless stations can move from one location to
another without losing connection to the wireless network.
The embedded wireless access point of the Router operates in Infrastructure mode. It controls network
access on the wireless interface in its broadcast area. It will allow access to the wireless network to devices
using the correct SSID after a negotiation process takes place. By default, the DSL-G624Tbroadcasts its
SSID so that any wireless station in range can learn the SSID and ask permission to associate with it. Many
wireless adapters are able to survey or scan the wireless environment for access points. An access point in
Infrastructure mode allows wireless devices to survey that network and select an access point with which to
associate. You may disable SSID broadcasting in the web manager’s wireless menu.
Channel
The AP can operate on different channels (frequency bands). This is useful when multiple APs are used in
order to avoid unwanted overlap or interference between control zones of separate APs. Wireless nodes must
use the same SSID and the same channel as the AP with which it will associate. However, using the same
channel on two different APs can contribute wireless congestion under certain circumstances. If you are
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using multiple APs on your network and are experiencing low throughput or significant transmission delay,
carefully consider how channels are assigned to the different APs.
Wireless Security
Various security options are available on the Router including open or WEP and WPA.
Installation Considerations
Many physical environmental factors can impact wireless networks. Radio waves are used to carry the
encoded data between devices. These radio transmissions can become degraded due to signal attenuation,
multi-path distortion and interference or noise. Attenuation simply means that the strength of the signal
weakens with the distance it travels, even if the transmission path is unobstructed. Multi-path distortion
occurs when radio signals bounce off objects like walls, ceilings, metal appliances, etc. This may cause a
signal to be duplicated, with each separate yet identical signal arriving at a receiver at different times.
Interference and noise from electrical devices such as microwave ovens, fluorescent lights, automobile
engines and other radio emitting devices can cause signal degradation. With all of this in mind, choose a
location for all your access points including the DSL-G624T.
The access point can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on
the front if you need to view them for troubleshooting.
Wireless networking lets you access your network from nearly anywhere you want. However, the number of
walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through can limit signal range. Typical
ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF noise in your home or business. To
range and signal strength, use these basic guidelines:
Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DSL-G624Tand other network devices to a minimum each wall or ceiling can reduce your D-Link wireless product’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position
your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree
angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick!
Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for
better reception.
Materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect
on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes
through drywall or open doorways and not dense, especially metallic, materials. Also, note that metal filing
cabinets and appliances can reflect radio signals. When these metal objects are moved around, your wireless
network may be affected.
Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate
extreme RF noise such as microwave ovens, CRT monitors, motors, etc.
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Front Panel Display
Place the Router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front panel.
The LED indicators on the front panel include Power, Status, ADSL, WLAN, and LAN. The ADSL,
WLAN, and LAN indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act).
Power
Steady green light indicates the unit is powered on. When the
device is powered off this remains dark.
Status
Lights steady green during power on self-test (POST). Once the
connection status has been settled, the light will blink green. If the
indicator lights steady green after the POST, the system has failed
and the device should be rebooted.
ADSL (Link/Act)
Steady green light indicates a valid ADSL connection. This will light
after the ADSL negotiation process has been settled. A blinking
green light indicates activity on the WAN (ADSL) interface.
WLAN (Link/Act)
Steady green light indicates a wireless connection. A blinking green
light indicates activity on the WLAN interface.
LAN 1-4 (Link/Act)
A solid green light indicates a valid link on startup. This light will
blink when there is activity currently on any Ethernet port.
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Rear Panel Connections
All cable connections to the Router are made at the rear panel. Connect the power adapter here to power on
the Router. Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory default values. See below for reset
button location.
Connect network cables:
Insert the ADSL (telephone) cable included with the Router into the ADSL port and then connect the cable
to your telephone line.
Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet (LAN) port on the back panel of the Router and the
other end of the cable to an Ethernet Adapter or available Ethernet port on your computer.
ADSL Port
Use the ADSL cable
to connect to the
your telephone line
Ethernet Ports
Connect the Router
to your Ethernet
LAN or computer
Antenna
Antenna must be securely
fastened to threaded post
Power Insert
Use adapter
shipped with the
Router to connect
to power source
Reset
To manually reset, depress
button with the power on for
at least seven seconds
Reset
To Reset the Router to factory default settings including the default IP address 192.168.1.1, depress the reset
button on the right side panel with a ballpoint pen, paper clip or similar object for a few seconds. The device
will restart with default settings.
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Hardware Installation
The DSL-G624T maintains three separate physical interfaces, an ADSL, an Ethernet, and a wireless
interface. Place the Router in a location where it can be connected to the various devices as well as to a
power source. The Router should not be located where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive heat.
Make sure the cables and power cord are placed safely out of the way so they do not create a tripping hazard.
As with any electrical appliance, observe common sense safety procedures.
The Router can be placed on a shelf or desktop, ideally you should be able to see the LED indicators on the
front if you need to view them for troubleshooting.
Power on Router
CAUTION: The Router must be used with the power adapter included
with the device.
To power on the Router:
Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Router and plug
the adapter into a suitable nearby power source.
You should see the Power LED indicator light up and remain lit. The Status LED should light solid green
and begin to blink after a few seconds.
If the Ethernet port is connected to a working device, check the Ethernet Link/Act LED indicators to make
sure the connection is valid. The Router will attempt to establish the ADSL connection, if the ADSL line is
connected and the Router is properly configured this should light up after several seconds. If this is the first
time installing the device, some settings may need to be changed before the Router can establish a
connection.
Factory Reset Button
The Router may be reset to the original factory default settings by depressing the reset button (see illustration
on page 6) for a few seconds while the device is powered on. Use a ballpoint or paperclip to gently push
down the reset button. Remember that this will wipe out any settings stored in flash memory including user
account information and LAN IP settings. The device settings will be restored to the factory default IP
address 192.168.1.1 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, the default management Username is “admin”
and the default Password is “admin.”
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Network Connections
Network connections are provided through the ADSL port and Ethernet port on the back of the Router. See
the Rear Panel diagram above and the illustrations below for examples.
Connect ADSL Line
Use the ADSL cable included with the Router to connect it to a telephone wall socket or receptacle. Plug one
end of the cable into the ADSL port (RJ-11 receptacle) on the rear panel of the Router and insert the other
end into the RJ-11 wall socket. If you are using a low pass filter device, follow the instructions included with
the device or given to you by your service provider. The ADSL connection represents the WAN interface,
the connection to the Internet. It is the physical link to the service provider’s network backbone and
ultimately to the Internet.
Connect Router to Ethernet
The Router may be connected to a single computer or Ethernet device through the 10/100 BASE-TX
Ethernet port on the rear panel. Any connection to an Ethernet concentrating device such as a switch or hub
must operate at a speed of 10/100 Mbps only. When connecting the Router to any Ethernet device that is
capable of operating at speeds between 0~100Mbps, be sure that the device has auto-negotiation (NWay)
enabled for the connecting port.
Use Category 5 or better twisted-pair Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors. The RJ-45 port on the Router is
auto MDI-X/MDI-II meaning that is will link correctly with either MDI-II through or MDI-X crossed ports.
The rules governing Ethernet cable lengths apply to the LAN to Router connection. Be sure that the cable
connecting the LAN to the Router does not exceed 100 meters.
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Setup Internet Connection
The first time you set up the Router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a
single computer connected directly to the Router. Once the WAN connection is functioning properly, you
may continue to make changes to Router configuration including IP settings and DHCP setup. For
information on how to configure advanced features such as Voice (VoIP), port redirection, filtering and
firewall, please skip ahead to the Advanced Setup section.
Configuration Summary
Connect to the Router To configure various settings used by the Router for Internet and access it is first
necessary to access the Router’s management HTML-based interface. This is done using an ordinary web
browser. Your computer must be able to “see” the Router before it can manage it using a browser. If the
Router is in the same “neighborhood” or subnet as the Router, you should be able to access the management
software. Therefore you must first make sure your computer has IP settings that place it in the same subnet
as the Router. The easiest way to make sure your computer has the correct IP settings is to configure it to use
the DHCP server in the Router. The DHCP server will automatically enable your computer to use a browser
to manage the Router. The next section describes how to change the IP configuration for a computer running
a Menus operating system to be a DHCP client. If you are running another operating system, make sure your
computer is configured as a DHCP client so it can automatically obtain IP settings from the Router. Some
operating systems will automatically select the best IP settings. Consult the user manual for the operating
system (OS) if you are unsure.
Configure the Internet (WAN) Connection Most users will be able to complete this process using the
Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard can be launched once you have successfully connected with the Router’s
management software. There are different methods used to establish the WAN connection to the service
provider’s network and ultimately to the Internet. Your Router may already have most of the settings
configured by default. However you will probably at least have to type in a user name and password given to
you by your ISP. You may also need to know the encapsulation and connection type required to use for your
ADSL service. Your service provider should provide all the information needed to configure the WAN
connection.
Computer IP Settings
In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router your computer must first have the
TCP/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP
protocol installed. If you are using Menus XP the TCP/IP is enabled by default for standard installations.
Instructions for configuring your computer to receive IP settings from the Router are provided in Appendix
B on page 74.
For computers running non-Menus operating systems, follow the instructions for your OS that configure the
system to receive an IP address from the Router, that is, configure the system to be a DHCP client.
Note
If you are not sure how to configure your Menus computer to be a DHCP client, see Configuring
IP Settings on Your Computer begiining on page 74.
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Access the Configuration Manager
In order to make sure your computer’s IP settings allow it to communicate with the Router, it is advisable to
configure your system be a DHCP client – that is, it will get IP settings from the Router. Appendix B
describes how to configure different Menus operating systems to “Obtain IP settings automatically”.
Be sure that the web browser on your computer is not configured to use a proxy server in the Internet settings. In
Menus Internet Explorer, you can check if a proxy server is enabled using the following procedure:
1. In Menus, click on the Start button and choose Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel menu, click on the Network and Internet Options icon.
3. In the Network and Internet Connections menu, click the Internet Options icon.
Note
4. In the Internet Properties menu, click on the Connections tab and click on the LAN Settings button
5. Verify that the “Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections).”
option is NOT checked. If it is checked, click in the checked box to deselect the option and click OK.
Alternatively, you can access this Internet Options menu using the Tools pull-down menu in Internet Explorer.
Login to Home Page
To use the web-based management software, launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of
the Router. Type in http:// followed by the default IP address, 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the browser.
The URL in the address bar should read: http://192.168.1.1.
A dialog box prompts for the User Name and Password. Type in the default User Name “admin,” and the
default Password “admin” then click the OK button to access the web-based manager.
Enter Password
You should change the web-based manager access user name and password once you have verified that a
connection can be established. The user name and password allows any PC within the same subnet as the
Router to access the web-based manger.
Note
The user name and password used to access the web-based manager is NOT the same as the ADSL account
user name and password needed for PPPoE/PPPoA connections to access the Internet.
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Configure the Router
When you successfully connect to the web manager, the Setup directory tab will display the ADSL Setup
menu. You can launch the Setup Wizard from this page or use the buttons located in the left panel of the web
page to view other menus used for basic configuration.
Click on a directory tab to
view the menus available in
that directory
Click on a link to use
or view the menu
Click the Setup
Wizard button to
launch the
Setup Wizard
Web Manager window – First Time Log On
All configuration and management of the Router is done using the web-based management interface pictured
in the above example. The configuration menus are accessed by clicking on the directory tabs: Setup,
Advanced, Maintenance, Status, and Help. Each tab has associated menu buttons in the left hand panel of
the web interface. Basic setup of the Router can be completed in the menus accessed from the Setup
directory including: ADSL Setup (Internet), LAN Setup (to configure the IP address of the Router) Time
and Date, and Parental Control.
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Setup Wizard
To use the Setup Wizard, click the Setup Wizard button in the first browser menu and follow the
instructions in the menus that appear.
The initial menu summarizes the setup process. Click the Next button to proceed. You may stop using the
Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Cancel button. If you exit the wizard you will return to the ADSL
Setup menu without saving any of the settings changed during the process.
The first menu of the Setup Wizard lists the basic steps in the process. These steps are as follows:
1. Set the time zone.
2. Configure the connection to the Internet.
3. Save the new configuration settings and reboot the system.
Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Time Zone
Choose the time zone you are in from the pull-down menu and click Next. This sets the system time used for
the Router. If you wish to return to the previous menu during the setup process, click the Prev button.
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Using the Setup Wizard – Select the Internet Connection Type:
If the following Setup Wizard menu appears, please select the connection type used by your ISP and then
click the Next button. Most users, however, will be sent directly to a Setup Wizard menu for their specifc
Internet connection type based on the information entered in the previous Setup Wizard menu.
Using the Setup Wizard - For PPPoE/PPPoA connections:
Type in the User Name and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP.
If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number, type in the correct setting in the available entry
fields—in this example the VPI and VCI settings are not changed, so this is grayed out. Most users will not
need to change these settings. The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect.
Some users may have to adjust the Connection Type from the drop-down menu at the bottom of this Setup
Wizard menu. Most users, however, will not need to make any changes and will find this setting grayed out.
Click Next to go to the last Setup Wizard menu.
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Using the Setup Wizard - For Dynamic IP Address connections:
If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI numbers, type in the correct setting in the available entry
fields—in this example no changes are needed so this setting is grayed out. Most users will not need to
change these settings. The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect.
Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. Most users, however, will not need to make
any changes and will find this setting grayed out.
You may want to copy the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter to the Router. Some ISPs record the
unique MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter when you first access their network. This can
prevent the Router (which has a different MAC address) from being allowed access to the ISPs network (and
the Internet). To clone the MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter, type in the MAC address in
the Cloned MAC Address field and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will copy the information
to a file used by the Router to present to the ISP’s server used for DHCP.
Click Next to go to the last Setup Wizard menu.
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Using the Setup Wizard - For Static IP Address connections:
Change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, ISP Gateway Address, Primary DNS Server IP address, and
Secondary DNS Server IP address as instructed by your ISP. Some accounts may also need to enter an ARP
Server Address. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. Most users, however, will
not need to make any changes and will find this setting grayed out.
If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI numbers, type in the correct setting in the available entry
fields—in this example no changes are needed so this setting is grayed out. Most users will not need to
change these settings. The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect.
Click Next to go to the last Setup Wizard menu.
Using the Setup Wizard - For Bridge Mode connections:
Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu.
If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI numbers, type in the correct setting in the available entry
fields—in this example no changes are needed so this setting is grayed out. Most users will not need to
change these settings. The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect.
Click Next to go to the last Setup Wizard menu.
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Using the Setup Wizard - Finish and Restart
Finally you can confirm that the setup process is completed. If you are satisfied that you have entered all the
necessary information correctly, click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart
the Router. If you need to change settings from a previous menu, click the Prev button.
Click the OK button to proceed with the Router reboot.
The following menu opens to indicate the amount of time it will take to reboot the Router.
Do not turn the Router off while it is restarting! After the Router is finished restarting, you are now ready
to continue to configure the Router as desired. You may want to test the WAN connection by accessing the
Internet with your browser.
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Wireless LAN Setup
The Router’s basic wireless LAN settings are configured in the Wireless Configuration menu. To access
this menu, click on the Wireless Setup link in the left panel of the first menu that appears when you
successfully access the web manager. Wireless security can be configured using the Wireless Security
Wizard or by choosing the Wireless Security Mode. The full compliment of wireless security options are
offered regardless of what menu is used.
Click button to launch
Wireless Security Wizard or
select the Security Mode to
configure wireless security
settings.
Wireless Configuration menu
For basic wireless configuration with no securtiy settings, follow the steps:
1. Click the Enable AP box to allow the router to operate in the wireless environment.
2. The SSID identifies members of the Service Set. Accept the default name or change it to something
else. If the default SSID is changed, all other devices on the wireless network must use the same
SSID.
3. The VLAN ID and Priority settings are optional settings. If your network supports VLANs or QoS
Priority (IEEE 802.11p), type in the appropriate values here.
4. What channels are available for use by the access point depends on the local regulatory environment.
Remember that all devices communicating with the device must use the same channel (and use the
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same SSID). Use the drop-down menu to select the Channel used for your 802.11g wireless LAN.
The wireless channel number is available from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
5. Click Add/Apply.
VLAN ID and Priority settings do not need to be configured in order to use the Wireless Access Point.
Note
Wireless Security
Wireless security setting can be configured using the Wireless Security Wizard as described here.
Alternatively the identical security configuration settings are available when selecting the Security Mode
from the drop-down menu under Wireless Security Mode. For this manual, the Wireless Security Wizard
menus are used to describe wireless security setup.
In the Wireless Configuration menu, click the button labeled Secure My Wireless Network to launch the
Wireless Security Wizard. In the first wizard menu, select the general type of security you want to
configure. The menu will change to present the settings specific to the method being configured. The
Router’s wireless security options include three levels of WEP encryption (select WEP), WPA with a userconfigured Pre Shared Key (select WPA), and WPA for IEEE 802.1x network authentication (select 802.1x).
Wireless Security Wizard start menu
The security options are described in seperate sections below.
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WEP Configuration
WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts
the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. The
router offers 64-bit, or 128-bit encryption with four keys available.
Click the WEP radio button in the initial Wireless Security Wizard menu to view the menu pictured here:
Wireless Security Wizard menu – WEP configuration
1. Select an Authentication Type, from the drop-down menu: Open, Shared, or Both.
2. Select an encryption level from the drop-down menu on the right, and then enter the proper-length
hexadecimal key. (Key length is outlined at the bottom of the menu.)
3. Click Next.
4. In the Setup Complete menu click the Restart button to restart the wireless access point and begin
using the new security settings.
Notice If encryption of any kind, at any level is applied to the Wireless network, all devices on the
network must comply with all security measures.
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WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
Wi-Fi Protected Access was designed to provide improved data encryption, perceived as weak in WEP, and
to provide user authentication, largely nonexistent in WEP. There are two versions of WPA, both are
supported by the Access Point.
Wireless Security Wizard menu – WPA configuration
1. Click to select the WPA, WPA2 (WPA2 only) or AnyWPA (both WPA and WPA2) radio button.
2. In the Group Key Interval entry field, enter a Time (in seconds) after which the Group Key is
changed automatically or use the default (3600 seconds).
3. Type a WPA Password of at least 8 characters.
4. Click Next..
5. In the Setup Complete menu click the Restart button to restart the wireless access point and begin
using the new security settings.
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802.1x
Some network-security experts now recommend that wireless networks use 802.1X security measures to
overcome some weaknesses in standard WEP applications. A RADIUS server is used to authenticate all
potential users. In order to use 802.1x the following information is needed:
Group Key Interval: Time (in seconds) after
which the Group Key is changed automatically (199999).
Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the
Radius server.
Notice The values needed for
802.1x can be obtained from
your Internet Service Provider
(ISP).
Port: Enter a port number, or accept the default.
Secret: Enter a password (1-63 character).
Wireless Settings menu – 802.1x
1. Click to select the 802.1x radio button.
2. In the Group Key Interval entry field, enter a Time (in seconds) after which the Group Key is
changed automatically or use the default (3600 seconds).
3. Enter the Server IP Address of the RADIUS server.
4. Enter a Port number, or accept the default.
5. Enter a password or “Shared” Secret (1-63 characters).
6. Click Next..
7. In the Setup Complete menu click the Restart button to restart the wireless access point and begin
using the new security settings.
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ADSL Setup Menu
To configure the Router’s basic configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the
menus used to configure ADSL Setup, LAN Setup, Time and Date, and Parental Control settings directly
from the Setup directory. To access the ADSL Setup menus for PPPoE/PPPoA, Dynamic IP Address and
Static IP Address connections, click on the ADSL Setup link button on the left side of the first menu that
appears when you successfully access the web manager.
The WAN Connection Setting section of
the ADSL Setup menu is used for setting
up multiple virtual connections, ATM
traffic shaping and PVC setting
configuration. Most users will not change
these settings.
WAN Settings are used to determine the
connection type used for the Internet
connection. Choose the type used for
your Internet service. The menu below
will change depending on the connection
option you choose here.
Use this area to change the settings for
PPPoE/PPPoA, Static IP Address or
Dynamic IP Address connection settings as
selected above under WAN Settings.
This Connection Setting option is only
used for PPPoE or PPPoA connections.
Choose the type of connection used for your Internet service under WAN Settings. The parameters for
configuration in the menu below WAN Settings will change depending on the connection type selected.
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PPPoE/PPPoA
Follow the instructions below to configure the Router to use a PPPoE or PPPoA for the Internet connection.
Make sure you have all the necessary information before you configure the WAN connection.
Most users will only need to change some or all of the settings listed under WAN Connection Setting and
PPPoE/PPPoA.
Most PPP connections
only require the
account User Name
and Password. Most
users do not need to
change other settings.
ADSL Setup menu for PPPoE/PPPoA
See PPPoE/PPPoA connection settings detail on next page.
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Configure PPPoE/PPPoA connections
PPPoE/PPPoA connection settings in detail
To configure a PPPoE or PPPoA type WAN connection, follow these steps:
1. If not already selected, choose the PPPoE/PPPoA option from the WAN Settings pull-down menu.
PPPoE/PPPoA is selected by default if you are configuring the Router for the first time.
2. Under the WAN Connection Setting at the top of the menu should not be changed unless you have
been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values,
type in the values assigned for your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the
default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are configuring multiple
virtual circuits for your ADSL service. For more information on WAN Connection Setting, see the
table on page 33 below.
3. Under the PPPoE/PPPoA heading, type the User Name and Password used for your ADSL
account. A typical User Name will be in the form [email protected]. The Password may be
assigned to you by your ISP or you may have selected it when you set up the account with your ISP.
4. Choose the Connection Type from the pull-down menu located under the User Name and Password
entry fields. This defines both the connection protocol and encapsulation method used for your
ADSL service. The available options are PPPoA VC-Mux, PPPoA LLC and PPPoE LLC. If have not
been provided specific information for the Connection Type setting, leave the default setting.
5. Leave the MTU value at the default setting (default = 1400) unless you have specific reasons to
change this (see table below for more information).
6. Leave the Default Route enabled if you want to use the Router as the default route to the Internet for
your LAN. Whenever a computer on the LAN attempts to access the Internet, the Router becomes
the Internet gateway to the computer. If you have an alternative route for Internet traffic you may
disable this without effecting the Router’s connection.
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7. Enable PPPoE PassThrough if you want the Router to allow a “dial-up” or separate bridged PPP
connection to an individual PC (see table below for more information).
8. Choose the desired Connection Setting. Select from: Always ON, Connection On Demand, or
Manual. Most users will want to choose the default connection setting, Always ON.
9. When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly, click on the Apply button.
10. The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect. To
save and reboot the Router, click on the Maintenance directory tab and then click the Save/Restore
settings button. In the System Settings menu, click the Save
and Reboot button.
11. Click OK when the following “Save and restart?” dialog box
opens.
12. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon
restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN
connection.
PPPoE and PPPoA Connection Settings:
PPPoE/PPPoA
Parameters
Description
User Name
For PPP connections, a User Name and Password are used to identify and
verify your account to the ISP. Enter the User Name for your ADSL service
account. User names and passwords are case-sensitive, so enter this
information exactly as given to you by your ISP.
Password
Together with the User Name, this is used to verify your account to the ISP.
Enter the Password exactly as given to you by your ISP.
Connection Type
This specifies the protocol (PPPoE or PPPoA) and the encapsulation method
(LLC or VC-Mux) used for your connection. The options available are PPPoE
LLC, PPPoA LLC or PPPoA VC-Mux.
MTU
The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to
optimize efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface. The
default setting (1400 bytes) should be suitable for most users. Some user
may want to adjust the setting to optimize performance for wireless traffic
or when low latency is desired (such as with Internet gaming). It is highly
recommended that the user research how adjusting the MTU may effect
network traffic for better or worse.
Default Route
When this is enabled, the Router will be considered to be the primary
gateway to the Internet and WAN for systems on your network. If you are
using the Router on a network with one or more alternative gateway routers,
you may prefer to disable this if you will use another router as the primary
gateway.
PPPoE PassThrough
This feature enables the Router to allow a “dial-up” or separate bridged PPP
connection to an individual PC. In this instance the Router will serve as a
bridge.
Connection Setting
Select the desired option: Always ON, Connection On Demand, or Manual.
Most users will want to choose the default connection setting, Always ON.
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Dynamic IP Address
A Dynamic IP Address connection configures the Router to automatically obtain its global IP address from a
DHCP server on the ISP’s network. The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of
addresses available to the service provider. Typically the IP address assigned has a long lease time, so it will
likely be the same address each time the Router requests an IP address.
To configure a Dynamic IP Address connection, perform the steps listed below. Some of the settings do not
need to be changed the first time the device is set up, but can be changed later if you choose. See the table
below for a description of Dynamic IP Address connection settings available in this menu.
ADSL Setup menu for Dynamic IP Address
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To configure a Dynamic IP Address connection for the WAN, follow these steps:
1. Click the Dynamic IP Address radio button in the WAN Settings section.
2. Under the WAN Connection Setting at the top of the menu should not be changed unless you have
been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values,
type in the values assigned for your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the
default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are configuring multiple
virtual circuits for your ADSL service. For more information on WAN Connection Setting, see the
table on page 33 below.
3. Under the Dynamic IP heading, choose the Connection Type from the pull-down menu. This
defines both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service. The
available options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux. If you have not been
provided specific information for the Connection Type setting, leave the default setting.
4. Some ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter when you first
access their network. This can prevent the Router (which has a different MAC address) from being
allowed access to the ISPs network (and the Internet). To clone the MAC address of your computer’s
Ethernet adapter, type in the MAC address in the MAC Address field and click the Clone MAC
Address button.
5. Leave the MTU value at the default setting (default = 1400) unless you have specific reasons to
change this (see table below for more information).
6. Leave the Default Route enabled if you want to use the Router as the default route to the Internet for
your LAN. Whenever a computer on the LAN attempts to access the Internet, the Router becomes
the Internet gateway to the computer. If you have an alternative route for Internet traffic you may
disable this without effecting the Router’s connection.
7. NAT should remain Enabled. If you disable NAT, you will not be able to use more than one
computer for Internet connections. If you are using multiple virtual connections, NAT functions
system-wide, therefore if t is disabled, NAT will disabled on all connections.
8. The Firewall should remain enabled for most users. If you choose to disable this you will not be able
to use the features configured in the Firewall Configuration and Filters menus located in the
Advanced directory. The next chapter contains a separate section describing these Advanced
features.
9. When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly, click on the Apply button.
10. The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect. To
save and reboot the Router, click on the Maintenance directory tab and then click the Save/Restore
settings button. In the System Settings menu, click the Save
and Reboot button.
11. Click OK when the following “Save and restart?” dialog box
opens.
12. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon
restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN
connection.
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Settings for Dynamic IP Address connections:
Dynamic IP
Parameters
Description
Connection Type
This specifies the connection type and encapsulation method used for your
Dynamic IP Address connection. The options available are Bridged IP LLC or
Bridged IP VC-Mux.
MAC Address
This is not always necessary, but may be required for some ISPs. Type in the
MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter in the Cloned MAC Address
field and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will copy the information to
a file used by the Router to present to the ISP’s server used for DHCP. Some
ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter
when you first access their network. If you want to later replace the cloned
MAC address with the factory default setting, type in all zeros - 0:0:0:0:0:0 and click the Clone MAC Address button.
Cloned MAC
Address
This is not always necessary, but may be required for some ISPs. Type in the
MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter in the Cloned MAC Address
field and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will copy the information
to a file used by the Router to present to the ISP’s server used for DHCP.
Some ISPs record the unique MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet
adapter when you first access their network. If you want to later replace the
cloned MAC address with the factory default setting, type in all zeros 0:0:0:0:0:0 - and click the Clone MAC Address button.
Cloned MAC
Address button
To clone the MAC address of your computer’s Ethernet adapter, type in the
MAC address in the Cloned MAC Address field and then click this Clone MAC
Address button.
MTU
The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize
efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface. The default setting
(1400 bytes) should be suitable for most users. Some user may want to
adjust the setting to optimize performance for wireless traffic or when low
latency is desired (such as with Internet gaming). It is highly recommended
that the user research how adjusting the MTU may affect network traffic for
better or worse.
Default Route
When this is enabled, the Router will be considered to be the primary gateway
to the Internet and WAN for systems on your network. If you are using the
Router on a network with one or more alternative gateway routers, you may
prefer to disable this if you will use another router as the primary gateway.
NAT
Network Address Translation may be enabled or disabled with the pull-down
menu. Keep in mind that disabling NAT allows only a single computer to be
used for Internet access through the Router. NAT is enabled and disabled for
the Router on all connections (i.e. Pvc0 – Pvc7) if your Router is set up for
multiple virtual connections.
Firewall
Use this to universally enable or disable the Firewall and Filter features
available in the Router. If you disable this you will not be able to configure
settings in the Firewall Configuration menu or Filters menus in the
Advanced directory.
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Static IP Address
When the Router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection, you must
manually assign a global IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway IP address used for the WAN
connection. Most users will also need to configure DNS server IP settings in the DNS Setup menu in the
Advanced directory. Follow the instruction below to configure the Router to use Static IP Address
assignment for the WAN connection.
To configure a Static IP Address connection, perform the steps listed below. Some of the settings do not
need to be changed the first time the device is set up, but can be changed later if you choose. See the table
below for a description of all the settings available in this menu.
ADSL Setup menu for Static IP Address
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To configure a Static IP type connection for the WAN, follow these steps:
1. Click the Static IP Address radio button in the WAN Settings section.
2. Under the WAN Connection Setting at the top of the menu should not be changed unless you have
been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values,
type in the values assigned for your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the
default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are configuring multiple
virtual circuits for your ADSL service. For more information on WAN Connection Setting, see the
table on page 33 below.
3. Under the Static IP heading, choose the Connection Type from the pull-down menu. This defines
both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service. The available
options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC, 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux, 1483 Routed IP LLC, 1483 Routed IP
VC-Mux or IpoA. If you have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type
setting, leave the default setting.
4. Change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address as instructed by your ISP. These are
the global IP settings for the WAN interface. This is the “visible” IP address of your account. It is
also necessary to enter the Primary DNS Address and if provided, a Secondary DNS Address.
Your ISP should have provided these IP settings to you.
5. Leave the MTU value at the default setting (default = 1400) unless you have specific reasons to
change this (see table below for more information).
6. Leave the Default Route enabled if you want to use the Router as the default route to the Internet for
your LAN. Whenever a computer on the LAN attempts to access the Internet, the Router becomes
the Internet gateway to the computer. If you have an alternative route for Internet traffic you may
disable this without effecting the Router’s connection.
7. Enable PPPoE PassThrough if you want the Router to allow a “dial-up” or separate bridged PPP
connection to an individual PC (see table below for more information).
8. NAT should remain Enable. If you disable NAT, you will not be able to use more than one computer
for Internet connections. NAT is enabled and disabled system-wide, therefore if you are using
multiple virtual connections, NAT will be disabled on all connections.
9. When you are satisfied that all the WAN settings are configured correctly, click on the Apply button.
10. The new settings must be saved and the Router must be restarted for the settings to go into effect. To
save and reboot the Router, click on the Maintenance directory tab and then click the Save/Restore
settings button. In the System Settings menu, click the Save
and Reboot button.
11. Click OK when the following “Save and restart?” dialog box
opens.
12. The Router will save the new settings and restart. Upon
restarting the Router will automatically establish the WAN
connection.
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Settings for Static IP Address connections:
Static IP
Parameters
Description
Connection Type
This specifies the connection type and the encapsulation method used for your
Static IP Address connection. The options available are 1483 Bridged IP LLC,
1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux, IPoA LLC, or IPoA VC-Mux.
IP Address
This is the permanent global IP address for your account. This is the address
that is visible outside your private network. Get this from your ISP.
Subnet Mask
This is the Subnet mask for the WAN interface. Get this from your ISP.
Gateway Address
This is the IP address of your ISP’s Gateway router. It provides the connection
to the Router for IP routed traffic that is outside your ISP’s network. That is,
this will be the primary connection from the Router to most of the Internet. Get
this IP address from your ISP.
Primary DNS
Address
This is the IP address of the first choice for Domain Name Service (DNS) used
to match the named URL web address used by most browsers with the actual
global IP address used for a web server. Usually this will be a server owned by
the ISP. Get this IP address from your ISP.
Secondary DNS
Address
This is the second choice for a DNS server. Get this IP address from your ISP.
MTU
The Maximum Transmission Unit size may be changed if you want to optimize
efficiency for uploading data through the WAN interface. The default setting
(1400 bytes) should be suitable for most users. Some user may want to adjust
the setting to optimize performance for wireless traffic or when low latency is
desired (such as with Internet gaming). It is highly recommended that the user
research how adjusting the MTU may affect network traffic for better or worse.
Default Route
When this is enabled, the Router will be considered to be the primary gateway
to the Internet and WAN for systems on your network. If you are using the
Router on a network with one or more alternative gateway routers, you may
prefer to disable this if you will use another router as the primary gateway.
PPPoEPassThrough
This should be enabled if you require a separate and independent PPPoE
connection to the ISP network. For example, a single computer running with a
separate exisiting ISP account can use PPPoE connection software that has
already been installed to complete a separate connection to the ISP. Most users
will leave this function Disabled.
NAT
Network Address Translation may be enabled or disabled with the pull-down
menu. Keep in mind that disabling NAT allows on a single computer to be used
for Internet access through the Router. NAT is enabled and disabled for the
Router on all connections (i.e. Pvc0 – Pvc7) if your Router is set up for multiple
virtual connections.
Firewall
Use this to universally enable or disable the Firewall and Filter features
available in the Router. If you disable this you will not be able to configure
settings in the Firewall Configuration menu or the Filters menu in the Advanced
directory.
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Bridge Mode
For Bridged connections it will be necessary for most users to install additional software on any computer
that will use the Router for Internet access. The connection software normally requires the user to enter the
User Name and Password for the ISP account. This information is stored on the computer, not in the Router.
ADSL Setup menu for Bridge Mode
To configure a Bridge Mode type connection for the WAN, follow these steps:
1. Click the Static IP Address radio button in the WAN Settings section.
2. Under the WAN Connection Setting at the top of the menu should not be changed unless you have
been instructed to change them. However, if you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI values,
type in the values assigned for your account. Leave the PVC and Virtual Circuit setting at the
default (Pcv0 and Enabled) values for now. This can be used later if you are configuring multiple
virtual circuits for your ADSL service. For more information on WAN Connection Setting, see the
table on page 33 below.
3. Under the Static IP heading, choose the Connection Type from the pull-down menu. This defines
both the connection type and encapsulation method used for your ADSL service. The available
options are 1483 Bridged IP LLC, 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux, 1483 Routed IP LLC, 1483 Routed IP
VC-Mux or IpoA. If you have not been provided specific information for the Connection Type
setting, leave the default setting.
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WAN Connection Setting
The ADSL Setup menu provides a menu used to configure settings for multiple virtual connections and other
settings used to change the basic connection parameters of the ADSL connection. Follow the instructions of
your network service provider if instructed to change any of these settings. If not properly configured, the
ADSL connection will not work.
WAN Connection Virtual Circuit (ATM VC) settings
Multiple Virtual Connections
The Router supports multiple virtual connections. Up to eight PVCs to eight separate destinations can be
created and operated simultaneously utilizing the same bandwidth. Additional PVC connections can be
added for various purposes. For example, you may want to establish a private connection to remote office in
order to create an extended LAN, or setup a server on a separate connection. Provisioning for additional PVC
profiles must be done through your telecommunications services provider. Extended LAN operations
employing multiple virtual connections require ADSL routers or modems at the remote site for a successful
connection. Contact your ISP or telecommunications service provider if you are interested in setting up
multiple virtual connections.
After the necessary arrangements have been made to use the Router with multiple virtual connections, follow
the instructions below to set up the Router using the VPI/VCI settings given to you by your server provider.
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Configure Multiple PVCs
Additional PVCs can be configured by first accessing the ADSL Setup menu in the Setup directory.
Select a new PVC to configure in the WAN Connection Setting section of the ADSL Setup menu
The WAN Connection PVC pull-down menu offers eight virtual connections available for configuration.
The default PVC used by the Router is labeled Pvc0. Any additional connections that are configured must
have a VPI/VCI combination that is unique to the Router. These numbers will have been already established
by your service provider on their network.
To add a new virtual connection:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Select the new PVC to configure from the WAN Connection pull-down menu.
Enter the values for the VPI and VCI given to you by your service provider.
To activate the VC, select Enable from the Virtual Circuit pull-down menu.
Configure the WAN Settings and Connection Type as desired (see the beginning of this chapter for
detailed instructions for each type of WAN connection).
5. Click the Add/Apply button to save your settings. The new connection will activate upon restarting.
The table below describes the ATM VC settings used to configure a connection for an ADSL account.
ATM VC Parameters
Description
WAN Connection
The Router supports using up to eight multiple virtual connections. Use the
PVC drop-down menu to select the connection (Pvc0 to Pvc7) you want to
configure. Since most users will use only a single connection, the default
setting Pvc0 can be used for any changes made to the WAN settings.
VPI
The Virtual Path Identifier is used with the VCI to define a dedicated circuit
on the ATM network portion of the connection to the Internet and WAN.
Most users will not need to change this setting.
VCI
The Virtual Channel Identifier is used with the VPI to define a dedicated
circuit on the ATM network portion of the connection to the Internet and
WAN. Most users will not need to change this setting.
Virtual Circuit
As with the PVC setting, this is mainly for use by clients who are configuring
the Router for multiple virtual connections. Use this to Enable or Disable the
PVC you are currently configuring. By default, Pvc0 is set to Enable and the
remaining PVCs are disabled.
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LAN Setup
You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the
default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network. The IP
address of the Router is the base address used for DHCP. In order to use the Router for DHCP on your LAN,
the IP address pool used for DHCP must be compatible with the IP address of the Router. The IP addresses
available in the DHCP IP address pool will change automatically if you change the IP address of the Router.
See the next section for information on DHCP setup.
To access the LAN Setup menu, click the LAN Setup button in the Setup directory.
LAN Setup menu
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To change the LAN IP Address or Subnet Mask, type in the desired values and click the Add/Apply
button. Your web browser should automatically be redirected to the new IP address. You will asked to login
again to the Router’s web manager.
The DHCP server is enabled by default for the Router’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply
IP settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the Router
though the Ethernet port. When the Router is used for DHCP it becomes the default gateway for DHCP
client connected to it. Keep in mind that if you change the IP address of the Router the range of IP addresses
in the pool used for DHCP on the LAN will also be changed. The IP address pool can be up to 253 IP
addresses.
There are two options for DHCP service:
•
You can use the Router as a DHCP server for your LAN.
•
You can disable DHCP service and manually configure IP settings for workstations.
You may also configure DNS settings for the LAN when using the Router in DHCP mode (Advanced >
DNS Setup). When “Obtain DNS server address automatically“ is clicked under DNS Server Configuration
on the DNS Setup menu, the Router will automatically relay DNS settings to properly configured DHCP
clients. To manually enter DNS IP addresses, click the “Use the following DNS server addresses“ radio
button and type in a Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server in the fields provided. The
manually configured DNS settings will be supplied to clients that are configured to request them from the
Router.
Follow the instructions below according to which of the above DHCP options you want to use. When you
have configured the DHCP Settings as you want them, click the Add/Apply button to commit the new
settings.
Use the Router for DHCP
To use the built-in DHCP server, click to select the DHCP Server option if it is not already selected. The IP
Address Pool settings can be adjusted. The Starting IP Address is the lowest available IP address (default =
192.168.1.2). If you change the IP address of the Router this will change automatically to be 1 more that the
IP address of the Router.
The Ending IP Address is the highest IP address number in the pool. Type in the Lease Time in the entry
field provided. This is the amount of time in seconds that a workstation is allowed to reserve an IP address in
the pool if the workstation is disconnected from the network or powered off.
Static IP on LAN
If the Router has the DHCP server enabled it is possible to permanently assign IP addresses to workstations
specified by their MAC address. Up to five IP addresses may be assigned to five different devices. This will
take the chosen IP address used out of the available addresses in the dynamic IP address pool and give a
permanent lease time for the IP address to the selected device.
To assign an IP address that will not age out, type in the MAC Address of the device and its static IP
Address in the spaces provided under Add DHCP Reservation. Use the format: 00-00-00-00-00-00 for the
MAC address and the standard format: 192.168.0.xxx for the IP address. A Static DHCP Client List will
appear below the DHCP Client list with any clients that have been configured for static IP address
assignment.
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Disable the DHCP Server
LAN Setup menu with DHCP disabled
To disable DHCP, click to select the No DHCP option and click on the Add/Apply button. Choosing this
option requires that workstations on the local network must be configured manually or use another DHCP
server to obtain IP settings.
If you configure IP settings manually, make sure to use IP addresses in the subnet of the Router. You will
need to use the Router’s IP address as the Default Gateway for the workstation in order to provide Internet
access.
Notice: To manually configure IP settings on Menus workstations, open
the TCP/IP Properties menu and select the “Use the following IP address”
option. You will need to supply the IP addres, Subnet mask and Defualt
gateway (use IP address of Router for each workstation. The example
here also uses manually configured DNS settings.
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Time and Date
The Router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including NTP.
Time configration menu
To configure system time on the Router, select the method used to maintain time. The options available
include Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP), using your computer’s system clock (Your computer’s
clock option), or set the time and date manually. If you opt to use SNTP, you must enter the SNTP server
URL or IP address. Click the Add/Apply button to set the system time.
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Parental Control
Use this menu to deny access to specified websites and to set Internet access time periods.
Block Website Scheduling menu
URL or Uniform Resource Locator is a specially formatted text string that uniquely defines an Internet
website. This menu will allow users to block computers on the LAN from accessing certain URLs. This may
be accomplished by simply entering the URL to be blocked in the URL Address field.
To configure this menu for URL blocking, enter the website’s address into the URL field, select the desired
starting and ending Time, whether it coversweekdays and weekends or both, and then click the Add/Apply
button to save these settings into the Router’s memory. Configured URL blocking entries are displayed in the
Blocked Websites Scheduling section of this menu. To remove a Blocked URL entry in the list, click the
trash can icon next to the entry.
This menu also enables you to determine when Internet access is granted by using the settings in the Internet
Access Time Restrictions section of this menu. Configure Time and Days of the week and then toggle the
Allow/Deny setting for each time period. Clicking the Add/Apply button will allow your setting to take
effect.
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Save Settings and Reboot
Most settings configured the DSL-624T become effective after the device has been restarted. When making
configuration changes, be sure to click on the Add/Apply button to save the settings in any menu used to
change Router configuration. To save the system configuration settings, click the Maintenance tab. You will
be presented first with the Password setting menu. To save any configuration settings changes that have
been made, click the Save/Restore Settings link to view the System Settings menu pictured here.
Save Settings and Reboot Router
To save the settings you have configured, click the Save and Reboot button. It typically takes a few minutes
to restart the router and apply all the settings changes.
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4
Advanced Setup
This chapter introduces and describes the management features that have not been presented in the previous
chapter. These include the more advanced features used for network management and security as well as
administrative tools to manage the Router, view statistics and other information used to examine
performance and for troubleshooting.
Use your mouse to click the directory tabs and menu buttons in order to display the various configuration
and read-only menus discussed below. The table below summarizes again the directories and menus
available in the management web interface. In this chapter you will find descriptions for all the remaining
menus located in the Advanced, Maintenance, and Status directories.
Advanced menu tab directory (LAN Client and Port Forwarding Configuration)
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LAN Client Configuration
Use the LAN Client configruation menu to create static IP clients and designate DHCP clients for port
forwarding. In order to use port forwarding, at least one client, dynamic or static IP client, must appear listed
under LAN Client Configuration.
LAN Clients menu
To add a static IP address to the list of available IP addresses, type an IP address that falls within the range a
available IP addresses on the Router’s subnet and click on the Add/Apply button.
To delete an IP address from the list of Static Addresses, click the Delete box for the address or addresses
you want to eliminate and click on the Apply button.
Dynamically assigned IP addresses may be reserved so that the lease does not expire for the LAN IP address.
Click the Reserve box for the address or addresses you want to reserve and click the Apply button. These
addresses will become Static IP addresses and will no longer be available for DHCP assignment.
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Port Forwarding
Port Forwarding is used to allow Internet users access to LAN services. Use this menu to set up single-port,
trigger port or static-port range forwarding rules applied to inbound (WAN-to-LAN) traffic. UDP/TCP port
forwarding is used to direct inbound traffic to the specified servers or workstations on your private network.
Port forwarding can also be used to direct potentially hazardous packets to a proxy server outside your
firewall. For example, you can configure the Router to direct HTTP packets to a designated HTTP server in
the DMZ. You can define a set of instructions for a specific incoming port or for a range of incoming ports.
Each set of instructions or rule is indexed and can be modified or deleted later as needed.
The Port Forwarding options include a list of preconfigured rules (listed below) for commonly used
protocols in the Port Forwarding Rules List. To enable a preconfigured rule, click the selection box for the
rule you want to enable and click the Apply button.
Port Forwarding menu
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To configure a new port-forwarding rule for any of the pre-configured rules, follow these steps:
1.
Select the WAN connection you want to use for the new rule from the Connection pull-down
menu.
2.
Select a LAN IP from the available client IP addresses listed in the pull-down menu; or, create a
New IP by clicking the button. This brings up the LAN Clients window (see next section).
3.
Select the Category of the rule you are creating. The Application Names for the category
appear in a list.
4.
Highlight to select the available rule you want to apply.
5. Click on the Add> button to place the rule in the Active Rules list of port forwarding that are
actively applied to the client
Category
Available Rules
Games:
Alien vs. Predator, Asheron’s Call, Dark Rein 2, Delta Force, Doom, Dune
2000, DirectX (7.8) Games, EliteForce, EverQuest, Fighter Ace II, Half
Life, Heretic II, Hexen II, Kali, Motorhead, MSN Gaming Zone, Myth: The
Fallen Lords, Need for Speed Porsche, Need for Speed 3, Outlaws,
Rainbow 6, Rogue Spear, Starcraft, Tiberian Sun, Ultima, Unreal
Tournament, Quake 3 Server, Quake 2 Server, and Unreal Server.
VPN
IPSec (L2TP) and PPTP
Audio/Video
Net2Phone, Netmeeting, and QuickTime 4 Server
Applications
VNC, Win2k Terminal, PC Anywhere, Netbios, RemoteAnything, Radmin,
LapLink, CarbonCopy, and Gnutella.
Servers
Web, FTP, Telnet, DNS, LDAP, NNTP, SMTP, POP 2, POP 3, IMAP, IRC,
Lotus, and Remotely Possible.
User
Use this to set up custom TCP/UDP port rules.
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QOS
Quality of Service or QoS assigns a priority level to data packets to make sure time sensitive network
applications operate smoothly with minimal delay. QoS enables applications such as VoIP (voice-over
Internet Protocol) or video conferencing to function well on networks that may have multiple simultaneous
transmissions of many types of data. Since much of the traffic is not significantly affected by slight
transmission delay, QoS is used to give preference to traffic that is affected by delay.
QoS implementation on the Router instead uses four queues that can be mapped to and assigned priority. The
Router uses four priority levels with “1” being the highest priority while “4” is the lowest.
The QoS menu is also used to configure bandwidth for the Ethernet ports and port mapping for the Ethernet
ports and the wireless interface. QoS can also be configured by IP Type of Service (IP ToS), application
specific (video, voice, data), or be user defined.
QoS Configuration menu – No QoS
The IGMP Proxy/Snooping is Disabled by default. This setting will not allow IGMP (Internet Group
Management Protocol) packets to be forwarded from the WAN to the LAN for the purpose of IGMP
snooping, or from the LAN to the WAN to request multicast group membership (IGMP Proxy). IGMP is
used to manage multicasting (streaming radio for example is a multicast), most users will not need to enable
this. Some ISPs use IGMP to perform remote configuration for client devices, such as the Router. Check
with the service provider if you are not sure. To enable IGMP service to the LAN interface, select the
Enabled option and click the Add/Apply button
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Port Mapping and Priority Setting
To set QoS for the router, first click the Port Mapping QoS check option in the middle of the menu. This
will open the menu pictured below. Select the PVC (PVC0-PVC7) that will associate with the corresponding
port and choose a priority for this combination. If a single PVC (PVC0) is used for the ADSL account, this
menu can be used to set QoS priority settings for each Ethernet port.
An example where port mapping and priority can be used is an ADSL account with two PVCs (virtual
connections) where one PVC is dedicated to VoIP traffic. The highest priority, 1, is set for a single Ethernet
port that is mapped to the VoIP-dedicated PVC. The three remaining Ethernet ports and wireless traffic are
mapped to the other PVC and assigned a lower priority. It may also be useful to set a bandwidth limit for the
lower priority ports.
QoS Priority Configuration and Port Mapping menu
To set a maximum Bandwidth in kbps (Auto, 64 to 1024), use the drop-down menu Bandwidth menu for
each port. The Auto setting automatically chooses the most appropriate limit.
Click Apply to set the configuration.
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IP QoS
QoS information contained in the header of IP packets is also used for priority management. To use IP QoS,
select the IP QoS option, the menu changes to display new configuration parameters. For multiple PVC
accounts, select the PVC to associate with the corresponding action and choose a maximum bandwidth
(Auto, 64 to 768) and classification for this combination. Then select the means of classification using the
Classified by pull-down menu. The choices are Disable, ToS, Application, and User Define.
IP QoS Disabled
Configure IP QoS according to the class chosen and click Apply to implement the scheme as configured. See
below for an explanation of the QoS classification types.
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IP ToS
Additional IP QoS options become available when you select ToS, Application, or User Define from the
Classified by drop-down menu. Select ToS to display the IP QoS by Type of Service (ToS) menu.
IP QoS for ToS configuration menu
The IP ToS allows assignment of weighted priority and eight levels of priority. The weight in percentage and
a priority range that will determine the mechanism by which the four hardware-determined priority levels are
“mapped”. For example, if you assign 100% and a range of 0 to 7 to priority level 1, then the remaining
priority levels (2 to 4) will only forward packets when priority level 1 is empty (when there are no packets to
forward). Some experimentation may be necessary to achieve the optimum results with your particular ISP’s
connection.
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Application
For Application class QoS, a weighted priority can be set. Select the mechanism by which the four hardwaredetermined priority queues are emptied by assigning a weight, in percentage terms, to each priority queue,
and then assigning a packet type that can be associated with an application type. For example, if you assign a
weight of 100% to Priority 1, with an application type of Voice, then the other 3 priority queues (2 to 4) will
not be allowed to forward packets until all of the Voice packets have been sent from the priority 1 queue.
Select Application from the Classified by drop-down menu to display the IP QoS by Application menu.
IP QoS by Application menu
Video and Voice RTP ports ranges can also be specified to suit the particular multimedia applications used
on the network.
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User Defined
User defined class QoS, also uses weighted priority. The value, mask and offset of the IP header to to define
the pattern. The value and mask are defined using hexadecimal numbers. The offset uses a numerical value
from 0 to 100. The offset defines the number of bytes offset where the the matching begins. It is
recommended that you fully understand Offsets, pointers, masks, and IP headers for queue matching before
using this feature.
User Defined IP QoS menu
Select User Define from the Classified by drop-down menu to display the User Defined IP QoS menu.
Example user defined configurations
Packet
Value
Mask
Offset
IGMP
0x02
0xff
9
FTP
0x0015
0xffff
22 (destination port)
IP Source 192.168.1.1
0xc0a80101
0xffffffff
12
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Outbound Filter
Filters are used to allow or deny LAN or WAN users from accessing the Internet or your internal network.
Filters menu for Outbound FIlters
The Outbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to block outgoing IP traffic by specifiying at least one
condition on this menu. All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be satisfied for the rule to take
effect. Click the Add/Apply button to let your changes take effect.
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Inbound Filter
By default, all incoming IP traffic from the Internet is blocked when the firewall is enabled.
Filters menu for Inbound Filters
The Inbound Filter allows you to create a filter rule to allow incoming IP traffic by specifiying a filter name
and at least one condition on this menu. All of the specified conditions in this filter rule must be satisfied for
the rule to take effect. Click the Add/Apply button to let your changes take effect.
Filters Parameter
Description
Source IP
For an Outbound Filter, this is the IP address or IP addresses on your LAN
for which you are creating the filter rule. For an Inbound Filter, this is the
IP address or IP addresses for which you are creating the filter rule.
Destination IP
Where the Destination IP address and subnet mask resides also depends
on if you are configuring an Inbound or Outbound filter rule.
Source Port
The Source Port is the TCP/UDP port on either the LAN or WAN depending
on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule.
Destination Port
The Destination Port is the TCP/UDP port on either the LAN or WAN
depending on if you are configuring an Outbound or Inbound Filter rule.
Protocol
Select the transport protocol (TCP Protocol, UDP Protocol, ICMP Protocol,
or TCP Protocol + UDP Protocol) that will be used for the filter rule.
Action
Choose the action to be used if the filter rules are satisfied. The filter can
Allow or Deny forwarding of packets that satisfy the filter rule.
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DNS Setup
The Router can be configured to relay DNS settings from your ISP or another available service to
workstations on your LAN. When using DNS relay, the Router will accept DNS requests from hosts on the
LAN and forward them to the ISP’s, or alternative DNS servers. DNS relay can use auto discovery or the
DNS IP address can be manually entered by the user. Alternatively, you may also disable the DNS relay and
configure hosts on your LAN to use DNS servers directly. Most users who are using the Router for DHCP
service on the LAN and are using DNS servers on the ISP’s network, will leave DNS relay enabled (either
auto discovery or user configured).
DNS Setup menu
If you have not been given specific DNS server IP addresses or if the Router is not pre-configured with DNS
server information, select the Obtain DNS server address automatically option. Auto discovery DNS
instructs the Router to automatically obtain the DNS IP address from the ISP through DHCP. If your WAN
connection uses a Static IP address, auto discovery for DNS cannot be used.
If you have DNS IP addresses provided by your ISP, enter these IP addresses in the available entry fields for
the Preferred DNS Server and the Alternative DNS Server.
When you have configured the DNS settings as desired, click the Add/Apply button.
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The Router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic
public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a
specified host from various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by
clicking a hyperlinked URL in the form hostname.dyndns.org, Many ISPs assign public IP addresses using
DHCP, this can make it difficult to locate a specific host on the LAN using standard DNS. If for example
you are running a public web server or VPN server on your LAN, this ensures that the host can be located
from the Internet if the public IP address changes. DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the
supported DDNS providers.
Enter the required DDNS information and click the Add/Apply to set this information in the Router. DDNS
can be enabled or disabled without changed the settings using the Enable DDNS option box.
Note
DDNS requires that an account be setup with one of the supported DDNS servers prior to
engaging it on the router. This function will not work without an accepted account with a
DDNS server.
Firewall & DMZ
Firewalls may conflict with certain interactive applications such as video conferencing or playing Internet
video games. For these applications, a firewall bypass can be set up using a DMZ IP address. The DMZ IP
address is a “visible” address and does not benefit from the full protection of the firewall function. Therefore
it is advisable that other security precautions be enabled to protect the other computers and devices on the
LAN. It may be wise to use isolate the device with the DMZ IP address from the rest of the LAN.
DMZ Settings menu
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If you want to use video conferencing, for example, and still use a firewall, you can use the DMZ IP address
function. In this case, you must have a PC or server through which video conferencing will take place. The
IP address of this PC or server will then be the DMZ IP address. You can designate the server’s IP address as
the DMZ by going to the DMZ Zettings section and typing in the IP address in the IP Address space
provided and then enabling its status by ticking the Enable DMZ checkbox and then click Add/Apply.
For the system that uses the DMZ IP address, you may want to manually assign an IP address to it and adjust
your DHCP server addresses so that the DMZ IP address is not included in the DHCP server range. This way
you avoid possible IP address problems if you reboot the DMZ system.
The Firewall Settings section allows the Router to enforce specific predefined policies intended to protect
against certain common types of attacks. There are two general types of protection (DoS and Portscan) that
can be enabled on the Router. A DoS "denial-of-service" attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by
attackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. Examples include: attempts to
"flood" a network, thereby preventing legitimate network traffic, attempts to disrupt connections between
two machines, thereby preventing access to a service, attempts to prevent a particular individual from
accessing a service, or, attempts to disrupt service to a specific system or person. Port scan protection is
designed to block attempts to discover vulnerable ports or services that might be exploited in an attack from
the WAN.
When you have selected the desired Firewall policies by ticking the Enable DOS and Portscan Protection
checkbox and then checking the selection boxes for the various types of protection listed next to each, click
Add/Apply to let your savings take effect.
Advanced ADSL
This menu allows the user to set the configuration for ADSL protocols. For most ADSL accounts the default
settings ADSL2+ will work. This configuration works with all ADSL implementations. If you have been
given instructions to change the Modulation method used, select the desired option from the Modulation
Type drop-down menu and click the Add/Apply button.
ADSL Settings menu
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Advanced Wireless
The Advanced Wireless menu includes separate menus for tweeking Wireless Performance settings and
Wireless Management settings. Wireless management features include Access List, Associated Stations
display and WDS. Click the appropriate radio button to view the menu for any of these Wireless
Management menus.
Wireless Performance
The Wireless Performance menu is used to configure settings for the Access Point feature of this device.
Configuring these settings may increase the performance of your router but if you are not familiar with
networking devices and protocols, this section should be left at its default settings. Below is a list of the
functions associated with the Access Point feature of the router. Click Add/Apply when you have completed
your changes.
Wireless Performance Settings menu
See the table below for a description of Wireless Performance menu parameters.
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Performance
Parameter
Description
Hidden SSID
Choose Enabled to STOP broadcasting the SSID across the network. When
this is enabled, the SSID willl be hidden from roaming devices. Choose
Disabled if you want to broadcast the SSID over the network.
Fragmentation
Threshold
The fragmentation threshold will determine if packets are to be
fragmented. Packets over the 2346 byte limit will be fragmented before
transmission. 2346 is the default setting.
RTS Threshold
The RTS (Request to Send) Threshold controls the size of data packets
issued to a RTS packet. A lower level will send packets more frequently
which may consume a great amount of the available bandwidth. A high
threshold will allow the router to recover from interference or collisions
which is more prevalent in a network with high traffic or high
electromagnetic interference. The default setting is 2347.
DTIM Period
DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Period is a countdown
informing clients of the next menu for listening to broadcast and multicast
messages. The default setting is 3.
Beacon Interval
Beacons are emitted from the router in order to synchronize the wireless
network. You may set the Beacon Interval range between 20-100
microseconds per beacon sent. The default is 100.
b/g Mode
The access point can be forced to operate in g mode or b mode to
associate with exclusively 802.11b or 802.11g devices. Additional options
include b+ and g+, these are enhanced higher speed operation modes for
802.11b and 802.11g devices that support it.
Transmit power
Allows the user to adjust the transmit power of the router. A high transmit
power allows a greater area range of accessibility to the router. When
multiple overlapping access points are present, it may be desirable to
reduce transmission power.
Wireless Management - Access List menu
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Access List
All computers are uniquely identified by their MAC (Media Access Control) address. The Access List menu
is used to allow or deny computers access to the Router’s Wireless interface based on their MAC address.
To enable the Access List, click to select the Enable Access List box and add MAC addresses to the list that
will be allowed or denied access.
To add a MAC address to the list, enter the MAC Address in the entry field provided using the format
00-00-00-00-00-00, select the radio button option to Allow or Deny access to the MAC address and click the
Add button. The MAC address will appear listed below. To remove a MAC Address from the list, click the
Delete radio button next to the MAC address.
All changes must be saved and the Router restarted for the Access List to be in effect.
The Associated Stations list can also be used to block access of any MAC address currently associated with
the Acess Point (see next section).
Associated Stations
Use the Associated Stations list to view wireless stations currently associated with the access point.
The Associated Stations list displays the MAC address of stations currently associated with the Access Point.
Any station on the list can be banned and have the MAC address added to the Access List of MAC addresses
denied access. To deny access to any associated stations click the radio button for the MAC address you
want to ban in the Ban Station column. Click Add/Apply to add the banned station to the Access List
(Denied) list. The change must be saved and the Router restarted before the banned station appears in the list
of Denied stations on the Access List.
Multiple SSID
The access point in the Router supports use of multiple SSIDs. Up to four SSIDs can be used. Use the
Multiple SSID menu to enable, create, and configure additional SSIDs for your wireless network.
To use multiple SSID operation, click to select the Enable Multiple SSID box. Multiple SSID must be
enabled to create a new SSID configuration. After creating a secondary SSID, multiple SSID can be disabled
by deselecting the Enable Multiple SSID box.
To add security settings to an existing secondary SSID, click the Modify radio button for that SSID and
configure the security the same as configured in the general Wireless Settings menu. To remove a secondary
SSID, click the Delete radio button for the SSID to be removed.
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Advanced LAN
UPnP supports zero-configuration networking and automatic discovery for many types of networked devices.
When enabled, it allows other devices that support UPnP to dynamically join a network, obtain an IP
address, convey its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices. DHCP and
DNS service can also be used if available on the network. UPnP also allows supported devices to leave a
network automatically without adverse effects to the device or other devices on the network.
UPnP is a protocol supported by diverse networking media including Ethernet, Firewire, phone line, and
power line networking.
UPnP Configuration menu
To enable UPnP for any available connection, tick the Enable UPnP checkbox, select the connection or
connections on which you will enable UPnP listed under Available Connections and click the Add/Apply
button.
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Remote Management
These menus allows you to restrict access to the Router by specifying restricted services. In addition, you can
enable or disable remote Web and Telnet management on this menu.
Remote Management menus
Use the Access Control section to restrict a service from being accessed via the WAN interface. Click the
Add/Apply button to let your changes take effect.
The Router allows remote Web and Telnet management in the lower section of the menu. Click the State
enabled radio button, enter an IP address of the remote system used for management, and click the Add
button. Once the IP address appears in the bottom half of this section, click the Add/Apply button to let your
changes take effect.
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Maintenance
Click the Maintenance tab to reveal the menu buttons for various functions located in this directory. The
Password menu is the first item in the Maintenance directory. This menu is used to change the system
password used to access the web manager. The functions in this and the other Maintenance menus are
described below.
Maintenance menu tab
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Password
Use the Password menu to change the administrator password.
Change Password menu
Click the Password button in the Maintenance directory to view the the Password menu. To change the
Administrator’s password, type the New Password, and enter the password again in the Confirm Password
field to be certain you have typed it correctly. Click the Apply Settings button and then save your new
setting and reboot the Router to allow your new setting to take effect.
The System User Name remains “admin,” this cannot be changed using the web manager interface.
The Password is also used to change the port used for management access. The default port uses the standard
port 80 for html-based web access. If this is changed make sure any browser used for management is also
configured to use the same port.
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Save/Restore Settings
Once you have configured the Router to your satisfaction, it is a good idea to back up the configuration file
to your computer. To save the current configuration settings to your computer, click the Save/Restore
Settings button in the Maintenance directory to display the System Settings menu. Click the Save button to
Save Settings to Local Hard Drive. You will be prompted to select a location on your computer to put the
file. The file type is .xml (HTML) and may be named anything you wish.
To load a previously saved configuration file, click the Browse button and locate the file on your computer.
Click the Upload Settings button to Load Settings From Local Hard Drive. Confirm that you want to load
the file when prompted and the process is completed automatically. The Router will reboot and begin
operating with the configuration settings that have just been loaded.
To reset the Router to its factory default settings, click the Restore Device button. You will be prompted to
confirm your decision to reset the Router. The Router will reboot with the factory default settings including
IP settings (192.168.1.1) and Administrator password (admin).
System Settings menu
Most configuration settings will not go into effect until the the settings are saved and the Router is restarted.
To save the current configuration settings and restart the Router with those settings applied, click the Save
and Reboot button.
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Firmware Update
Note
Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings.
Be sure to backup the Router’s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware.
Use this menu to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may
return to the factory default settings, so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System
Settings menu described above.
Firmware Upgrade menu
To upgrade firmware, type in the name and path of the file or click on the Browse button to search for the
file. Click the Add/Apply button to begin copying the file. The file will load and restart the Router
automatically.
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Diagnostic Test
This menu is used to test connectivity of the Router. The diagnostics feature executes a series of tests of your
system software and hardware connections. Use this menu when working with your ISP to troubleshoot
problems.
Diagnostic Test menu
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System Log
Us this menu to set up remote logging to servers or computers or to view the existing log.
System Log menu
To generate a system log, tick the Log Enable checkbox. Select the Log Level and Display Level from the
pull-down menus. The levels available are the same for each type of level: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error,
Warning, Notice, Informational and Debugging. Use the Mode drop-down menu to select Local, Remote, or
Both. Click the Add/Apply button and then save your settings and reboot the device to allow your new
settings to take effect.
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Status
Use the various read-only menus to view system information and monitor performance.
Device Info
Use this menu to quickly view basic current information about the LAN and WAN interfaces and device
information including Firmware Version and MAC address.
Device Information menu
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Connected Clients
The Connected LAN Clients list displays active DHCP clients when the router is acting as a DHCP server.
DHCP Clients menu
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Statistics
Use this menu to monitor traffic on the Ethernet or ADSL connection. This menu also displays information
concerning ADSL status.
Traffic Statistics display
Click Refresh to view traffic information.
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Help
This menu links to brief explanations of the various menus and settings found in the web manager.
Help menu
Click the desired hyperlink to access help files.
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A
Technical Specifications
General
ADSL
Standards:
Protocols:
Data
Transfer
Rate:
Media
Interface:
ADSL Standards
ADSL2 Standards
•
ANSI T1.413 Issue 2
•
ITU G.992.3 (G.dmt.bis) Annex A
•
ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) AnnexA
•
ITU G.992.4 (G.lite.bis) Annex A
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ITU G.992.2 (G.lite) Annex A
ADSL2+ Standards
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ITU G.994.1 (G.hs)
•
ITU G.992.5 Annex A ITU
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IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree
•
•
TCP/UDP
RFC1483/2684 Multiprotocol
Encapsulation over
ATM Adaptation Layer 5 (AAL5)
•
ARP
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RFC1577 Classical IP over ATM
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RARP
•
RFC1661 Point to Point Protocol
•
ICMP
•
RFC1994 CHAP
•
RFC1058 RIP v1
•
RFC2131 DHCP Client / DHCP Server
•
RFC1213 SNMP v1 & v2c
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RFC2364 PPP over ATM
•
RFC1334 PAP
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RFC2516 PPP over Ethernet
•
RFC1389 RIP v2
•
G.dmt full rate downstream: up to 8 Mbps / upstream: up to 1 Mbps
•
G.dmt.bis full rate downstream: up to 12 Mbps / upstream: up to 12
Mbps
•
ADSL full rate downstream: up to 24 Mbps / upstream: up to 1 Mbps
•
ADSL interface: RJ-11 connector for connection to 24/26 AWG twisted
pair telephone line
•
LAN interface: RJ-45 port for 10/100BASE-T Ethernet connection
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Physical and Environmental
DC Inputs:
Input: 120V AC 60Hz
Power Adapter:
Output: 12V AC, 1200mA
Power
Consumption:
12 Watts (max)
Operating
Temperature:
0° to 40°C
Storage
Temperature
-20° to 70°C
Humidity:
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Dimensions:
115 mm x 192 mm x 30.8 mm
Weight:
320 g
EMI:
CE Class B, FCC Class B (Part 15)
Safety:
CSA 950, UL 1950, IEC 60950, EN 60950
Reliability:
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) min. 4 years
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Wireless
Standards
IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Modulation
IEEE 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK
IEEE 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM
Frequency
2.4 GHz to 2.46 GHz (2400 ~ 2483.5MHz ISM band)
Operating
Range
Indoors – up to 328 feet (100 meters)
Transmit Power
11g: 14dBm Typical
Outdoors – up to 1312 feet (400 meters)
11b: 16dBm Typical
Antenna
Built-in Diversity Antenna
(One external Dipole Antenna with RG178 cable assembly)
1) 2.4~2.5Ghz operation mode
2) Peak Gain:2.0 dBi Typical
3) Impedance:50 Ohm nominal
4) V.S.W.R.:2.0:1 Max.
5) Connector:SMA Reverse Connector
Channels
11 channels for United States
13 channels for European Countries
13 channels for Japan
Wireless Data
Rates
IEEE 802.11b: 11, 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
Media Access
Protocol
CSMA/CA with ACK
WEP
64/128/256 bits
Wireless
Certification
WECA Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
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Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer
In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the Router it must first have the TCP/IP
protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP protocol
installed. If you are using Menus XP the TCP/IP is enabled by default for standard installations. Below is an
illustrated example of how to configure a Menus XP system to automatically obtain IP settings from the
Router. Following this example is a step-by-step description of the procedures used on the other Menus
operating systems to first check if the TCP/IP protocol has been installed; if it is not, instructions are
provided for installing it. Once the protocol has been installed you can configure the system to receive IP
settings from the Router.
For computers running non-Menus operating systems, follow the instructions for your OS that configure the
system to receive an IP address from the Router, that is, configure the system to be a DHCP client.
Note
If you are using this Router to provide Internet access for more than one computer, you
can use these instructions later to change the IP settings for the other computers.
However, you cannot use the same IP address since every computer must have its own IP
address that is unique on the local network.
Configure Menus XP for DHCP
Use the following steps to configure a computer running Menus XP to be a DHCP client.
1. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Control Panel.
From the Start menu, go to
Control Panel.
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2. In the Control Panel menu, click Network and Internet Connections.
Click Network and Internet
Connections.
3. In the Network and Internet Connections menu, click Network Connections.
Click Network Connections.
4. In the Network Connections menu, right-click on Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
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Right-click on the Local Area
Connection icon and select the
Properties option from the pull-down
menu.
5. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the
Properties button.
Click Properties.
Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button
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Select Obtain an IP address
automatically in the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties menu.
Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.
Menus 2000
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Menus task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections menu, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then
select Properties.
4. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed
network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already
been enabled, skip ahead to Configure Menus 2000 for DHCP.
5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Install.
6. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add.
7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK.
8. You may be prompted to install files from your Menus 2000 installation CD or other media. Follow
the instructions to install the files.
9. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
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Configure Menus 2000 for DHCP
In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
1. In Network and Dial-up Connections menu, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then
select Properties.
2. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click
Properties.
3. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the button labeled Obtain an IP address
automatically.
4. Double-click OK to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.
Menus\ 95 and Menus 98
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Menus task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Network icon.
2. The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list
includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled, skip to Configure IP Information
Menus 95, 98.
3. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add. The Select Network Component
Type dialog box displays.
4. Select Protocol, and then click Add. The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays.
5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/IP in the Network Protocols
list box.
6. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click OK again. You may be prompted to
install files from your Menus 95/98 installation CD. Follow the instructions to install the files.
7. Click OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.
Configure Menus 95 and Menus 98 for DHCP
1. Open the Control Panel menu, and then click the Network icon.
2. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties.
3. If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or adapter.
4. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab.
5. Click the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
6. Double-click OK to confirm and save your changes. You will be prompted to restart Menus.
7. Click Yes.
8. When it has restarted, your computer is ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.
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Menus ME
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Menus task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections menu, right-click the Network icon, and then select
Properties.
4. The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components.
If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip
ahead to Configure Menus ME for DHCP.
5. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Add.
6. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add.
7. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.
8. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK.
9. You may be prompted to install files from your Menus Me installation CD or other media. Follow
the instructions to install the files.
10. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
Configure Menus ME for DHCP
1. In the Control Panel menu, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
2. In the Network and Dial-up Connections menu, right-click the Network icon, and then select
Properties.
3. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.
4. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click the Obtain and IP address automatically option.
5. Double-click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
6. Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.
Menus NT 4.0 Workstations
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Menus NT task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel menu, double-click the Network icon.
3. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.
4. The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols. If the list includes TCP/IP,
then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to “Configure IP Information”
5. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add.
6. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click OK. You may be
prompted to install files from your Menus NT installation CD or other media. Follow the instructions
to install the files.
7. After all files are installed, a menu displays to inform you that a TCP/IP service called DHCP can be
set up to dynamically assign IP information.
8. Click Yes to continue, and then click OK if prompted to restart your computer.
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Configure Menus NT 4.0 for DHCP
1. Open the Control Panel menu, and then double-click the Network icon.
2. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.
3. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.
4. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the Obtain an IP address automatically option.
5. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
6. Your computer is now ready to use the Router’s DHCP server.
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C
Low Pass Filters for DSL
Most ADSL clients will be required to install a simple device that prevents the ADSL line from interfering
with regular telephone services. These devices are commonly referred to as microfilters or low pass filters.
The two basic styles of low pass filters commonly used are described below.
In-Line Filter
In line low pass filters are used for each telephone or telephone device (answering machines, Faxes etc.) that
shares the line with the ADSL service. These devices are attached to the telephone cable between the
telephone and wall jack. Filters that install behind the wall plate hidden from view are also available. A
typical in-line filter installation is shown in the diagram below.
In-line low pass filter
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Three Port Filter
Another style of filter is installed at the same point where the Router connects to the telephone line. Only a
single filter is required. The connection ports are typically labeled as follows:
Line - This port connects to the wall jack.
ADSL – This port connects to the Router.
Phone – This port connects to a telephone or other telephone device.
The diagram below illustrates the proper use of this style of filter. Make certain the lines are properly
connected. If you are unable to hear a dial tone with the telephone, check the connections to make sure they
are securely attached and connected to the correct port.
ADSL Device
3-port Filter
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International Offices
U.S.A
Spain
Turkey
17595 Mt. Herrmann Street
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TEL: 1-800-326-1688
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Netherlands
Tel: +31-10-282-1445
Fax: +31-10-282-1331
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Rue des Colonies 11
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Belgium
Tel: +32(0)2 517 7111
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Czech Republic
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Czech Republic
TEL :+420 (603) 276 589
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Glattzentrum Postfach 2.OG
Switzerland
TEL : +41 (0) 1 832 11 00
FAX: +41 (0) 1 832 11 01
URL: www.dlink.ch
Greece
101, Panagoulis Str. 163-43
Helioupolis Athens, Greece
TEL : +30 210 9914 512
FAX: +30 210 9916902
URL: www.dlink.gr
Luxemburg
Rue des Colonies 11,
B-1000 Brussels,
Belgium
TEL: +32 (0)2 517 7111
FAX: +32 (0)2 517 6500
URL: www.dlink.be
Poland
Budynek Aurum ul. Walic-w 11
PL-00-851
Warszawa
Poland
TEL : +48 (0) 22 583 92 75
FAX: +48 (0) 22 583 92 76
URL: www.dlink.pl
Hungary
Via Nino Bonnet n. 6/b
20154 – Milano
Italy
TEL: 39-02-2900-0676
FAX: 39-02-2900-1723
URL: www.dlink.it
R-k-czi-t 70-72
HU-1074
Budapest
Hungary
TEL : +36 (0) 1 461 30 00
FAX: +36 (0) 1 461 30 09
URL: www.dlink.hu
Sweden
Singapore
P.O. Box 15036, S-167 15 Bromma
Sweden
TEL: 46-(0)8564-61900
FAX: 46-(0)8564-61901
URL: www.dlink.se
1 International Business Park
#03-12 The Synergy
Singapore 609917
TEL: 65-6774-6233
FAX: 65-6774-6322
URL: www.dlink-intl.com
Denmark
Naverland 2, DK-2600
Glostrup, Copenhagen
Denmark
TEL: 45-43-969040
FAX: 45-43-424347
URL: www.dlink.dk
Norway
Karihaugveien 89
N-1086 Oslo
Norway
TEL: +47 99 300 100
FAX: +47 22 30 95 80
URL: www.dlink.no
Finland
Pakkalankuja 7A, 3rd floor
FIN-0150 10, Vantaa
Finland
TEL: +358-9-2707 5080
FAX: + 358-9-2707 5081
URL: www.dlink.fi
Australia
1 Giffnock Avenue
North Ryde, NSW 2113
Australia
TEL: 61-2-8899-1800
FAX: 61-2-8899-1868
URL: www.dlink.com.au
India
D-Link House, Kurla Bandra Complex Road
Off CST Road, Santacruz (East)
Mumbai - 400098
India
TEL: 91-022-26526696/56902210
FAX: 91-022-26528914
URL: www.dlink.co.in
Middle East (Dubai)
P.O.Box: 500376
Office: 103, Building:3
Dubai Internet City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971-4-3916480
Fax: +971-4-3908881
URL: www.dlink-me.com
83
Israel
11 Hamanofim Street
Ackerstein Towers, Regus Business Center
P.O.B 2148, Hertzelia-Pituach 46120
Israel
TEL: +972-9-9715700
FAX: +972-9-9715601
URL: www.dlink.co.il
LatinAmerica
Isidora Goyeechea 2934
Ofcina 702
Las Condes
Santiago – Chile
TEL: 56-2-232-3185
FAX: 56-2-232-0923
URL: www.dlink.cl
Brazil
Av das Nacoes Unidas
11857 – 14- andar - cj 141/142
Brooklin Novo
Sao Paulo - SP - Brazil
CEP 04578-000 (Zip Code)
TEL: (55 11) 21859300
FAX: (55 11) 21859322
URL: www.dlinkbrasil.com.br
South Africa
Einstein Park II
Block B
102-106 Witch-Hazel Avenue
Highveld Technopark
Centurion
Gauteng
Republic of South Africa
TEL: 27-12-665-2165
FAX: 27-12-665-2186
URL: www.d-link.co.za
Russia
Grafsky per., 14, floor 6
Moscow
129626 Russia
TEL: 7-095-744-0099
FAX: 7-095-744-0099 #350
URL: www.dlink.ru
China
No.202,C1 Building, Huitong Office Park, No. 71,
Jianguo Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
100025, China.
TEL +86-10-58635800
FAX: +86-10-58635799
URL: www.dlink.com.cn
Taiwan
2F, No. 119, Pao-Chung Rd.
Hsin-Tien, Taipei
Taiwan
TEL: 886-2-2910-2626
FAX: 886-2-2910-1515
URL: www.dlinktw.com.tw
Headquarters
2F, No. 233-2, Pao-Chiao Rd.
Hsin-Tien, Taipei
Taiwan
TEL: 886-2-2916-1600
FAX: 886-2-2914-6299
URL: www.dlink.com.tw